Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
Providing science-based solutions to protect and restore ocean health
Mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate due to a variety of factors, including coastal development, pollution, and climate change. These ecosystems play a crucial role in protecting shorelines, supporting marine biodiversity, and storing carbon, yet they continue to be …
The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) and the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) are joining forces to promote safer, more sustainable boating through the “Navigate with Care: Protect Our Oceans” campaign. This collaboration, born from a collaboration fostered by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’s Foundations Dialogue, highlights the power of joint efforts in ocean conservation…
Most people are familiar with STEM education—the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math—but what happens when we add art to the mix? Enter STEAM: an educational approach that not only promotes analytical thinking and problem-solving but also creativity and innovation. At the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, STEAM plays a central role in our educational programs as we inspire students to explore the natural world while connecting knowledge across disciplines…
At COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation proudly launched the Arabic version of the Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book. This event marked an important milestone in our efforts to expand global access …
Seeing a former student grow into a passionate advocate for the environment is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. Still, nothing compares to the joy of welcoming that former student as a colleague. So, when I learned …
We are thrilled to announce the launch of another exciting year for our Mangrove Education and Restoration Programs! These programs empower students and educators to protect and restore vital mangrove ecosystems, which play a critical role in maintaining coastal protection, biodiversity, …
By Farid Sharifi My name is Farid Sharifi. I was contacted to work on the Spanish translation of the Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book. The book was illustrated by Ryan Sobel, a personal friend of mine. I decided to help …
Over the years, we’ve equipped teachers and students with a wide range of educational resources to foster a deeper understanding of coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems while aiding in increasing ocean literacy. Our Education Portal is the central hub for our Coral Reef …
With the end of the school year drawing near, our students prepared for the final phase of our B.A.M. and J.A.M.I.N. programs. They had been involved in a long-term experiment spanning eight months, which included hands-on work, data collection, and nurturing mangrove propagules. For …
As a passionate advocate for ocean conservation, I recently had the privilege of translating the first book in the Khaled Bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Reefs at Risk Activity and Coloring Book series on coral bleaching from English to French. This experience …
